dec decrease a stitch (*insert hook into next st, yarn over, draw up a loop* twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.)

*repeat directions inside * as many times as indicated

R round

Rs rounds

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join rounds; use a stitch marker to mark the end of your rounds.

Head/Body:

With body color create a slip ring, join with a sc, and then sc 6 additional sts (6 sc) (Do not tighten ring until you add the nose on round 3)

Rs 1-2 sc in each sc around

R3 inc in each sc around

Place nose in the hole created by the slip ring and pull it tight to close.

R4 sc in each sc around

R5 *inc in next sc, sc in next sc* around

R6 sc in each sc around R7 *inc in next sc, sc in next 2 sts* around

Now is a good time to place the safety eyes.

Rs 8-17 sc in each sc around

R18 *dec, sc in next 2 sts* around

Stuff the hedgehog as you close up the body.

Rs 19-29 *1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around

Continue to dec to close, leaving a long strand of yarn to secure the hole and finish off.

Legs: (make 4)

With body color create a slip ring and sc to join the ring, then sc in ring 6 additional times

Rs 1-2 sc in each sc around

Leave a long strand of yarn to sew the legs to body. With a small bit of poly-fill stuff the legs, then sew onto body.

Spikes:

Cut yarn into 1 inch lengths. Next, attach one 1 inch length into each sc of the back of the hedgehog the same way you would attach fringe to a blanket or scarf. Continue until you have covered the desired area.